Chapter 303: Dark Tide and Warmth on the Way Back Home

Chapter 303: Dark Tide and Warmth on the Way Back Home

Under the vast, fantastic and mysterious sky of the Dragon Ball universe, the stars are like countless bright gems, inlaid in the night sky in an orderly manner. Each star is in silence, like an ancient book, silently telling the endless mysteries and romantic poems in the depths of the universe. Goku, Vegeta and Lin Feng have experienced countless hardships and obstacles on King Kai. With the help of the powerful power of the giant ape form and the full help of the old King Kai, they have successfully tapped their hidden great potential. This arduous and arduous training has made them physically and mentally exhausted. At this moment, their hearts are full of longing for their warm homeland, and they are eager to seek comfort and heal their scars by the side of their loved ones.

Lin Feng: A Harbor of Love and Warmth

When Lin Feng slowly appeared at the door of his house, dragging his heavy and exhausted body, the afternoon sunshine was gently falling in the courtyard. No. 18 sat leisurely on the bench, carefully fiddling with the delicate and fragrant flowers in his hands, while Lin Chenxing beside him was concentrating on stacking building blocks, his little face full of seriousness and concentration. The little guy raised his eyes inadvertently, and his eyes widened in surprise. The building blocks that were originally tightly held in his hands fell to the ground with a "crash". He shot up from the chair like an arrow from a bow, cheering in a baby voice: "Dad! Dad is back!" He took his still slightly staggering short legs, stumbling but full of joy and rushed towards Lin Feng.

Lin Feng quickly knelt on one knee, caught his son steadily, and hugged him tightly in his arms, as if he was holding the most precious and irreplaceable treasure in the world. He kissed his son's chubby, pink cheek affectionately, and whispered softly: "Baby, do you miss your daddy?" Lin Chenxing giggled, and hugged Lin Feng's neck tightly with his small, chubby arms. His little face flushed with excitement, and he said loudly: "Chenxing misses daddy so much! Mommy is counting the days until daddy comes home every day!"

Number 18 gently put down the flowers in her hand and walked forward with light steps. She raised her head slightly, with a little surprise in her eyes, and looked up and down at Lin Feng carefully, and couldn't help laughing: "Why have you grown taller again?" Lin Feng scratched his head and showed a shy smile: "Haha, I don't know too much. It may be that after the God's Wrath State merged the power of the giant ape and the power of God, my body naturally underwent these changes." As he spoke, Lin Feng slowly faded away the power of the giant ape, and his height gradually stabilized at about two meters and three meters. Number 18 gently tapped his chest and said angrily: "You, every time you come back, you surprise and delight people, but you also make us worry a lot."

The night fell quietly like a piece of black silk, and the warm lights instantly illuminated the whole house. The dining table was filled with tempting sweet and sour pork ribs and fragrant fish-flavored pork shreds. Each of them was Lin Feng's favorite specialty, No. 18. The overflowing fragrance instantly filled the whole room, as if adding a different kind of warmth to this home. Lin Chenxing held up a spoon and insisted on feeding his father himself. The sauce accidentally stained the corners of his mouth, but he still said seriously and firmly: "Dad will become the most powerful in the universe after eating what Chenxing feeds!" Lin Feng smiled and opened his mouth, but his eyes turned red inadvertently. In his heart, compared with the awe-inspiring and shocking powerful force, the warmth in front of him, full of the atmosphere of human fireworks, is the treasure he cherishes most in his life and regards as his life.

After dinner, Lin Feng vividly told Lin Chenxing about his wonderful experience on King Kai's planet. Of course, he cleverly left out the parts that were too dangerous and terrifying. He vividly described the mysterious appearance of the old King Kai, and his majestic and domineering appearance when he transformed into a giant ape. Lin Chenxing listened without blinking, and his little head seemed to contain the entire universe, full of curiosity and yearning for the unknown world. Eighteenth sat quietly aside, with a gentle smile on his face, quietly looking at the father and son, his eyes full of happiness and satisfaction. At this moment, the world seemed to be frozen as if by magic, and a beautiful and warm atmosphere filled every corner.

A few days later, Krillin and Tien Shinhan came to visit Lin Feng. As soon as they arrived at the door, they heard Lin Chenxing's excited laughter. Pushing open the door, they saw Lin Feng playing with his son in the yard. Krillin smiled and greeted loudly: "Lin Feng, we are here to see you!" Lin Feng turned around and responded with surprise: "Why are you here? Come in and sit down!" Tien Shinhan looked around and said with a smile: "Looking at your state, you must have gained a lot in King Kai's planet." Lin Feng scratched his head and laughed: "Haha, I have gained a lot, but I have also suffered a lot."

Everyone sat in the living room, and Lin Feng enthusiastically told them about his experience on King Kai's planet. Krillin was stunned and couldn't help but exclaimed: "Wow, merging with the giant ape form, how powerful must it be!" Tien Shinhan was thoughtful and said slowly: "It seems that we have to practice harder." Lin Chenxing listened curiously on the side, holding Krillin's hand, and asked in a baby voice: "Uncle Krillin, have you been to a great place?" Krillin smiled and touched his head, saying: "Of course, uncle also has many interesting and exciting adventures."

At this time, No. 18 came over with some fruit and said with a smile, "Have some fruit first." Everyone continued to chat happily while eating fruit, and laughter echoed in the room. However, in this happy, warm and harmonious atmosphere, Lin Feng felt a little uneasy in his heart, as if there was a pair of invisible eyes watching him in the dark. He always felt that something bad was coming quietly like the dark clouds before the storm.

Wukong: Fireworks and Family Love on Baozi Mountain

In front of the cabin on Baozi Mountain, Chi-Chi was standing on tiptoe to dry clothes. The breeze blew gently, bringing with it the fresh scent of grass and trees, mixed with the rustic fragrance of the soil, as if it was a beautiful piece of music composed by nature. Suddenly, she heard a voice that couldn't be more familiar: "Chi-Chi! I'm back!" She turned around and saw Goku carrying a large bag of beans, with a smile as bright and warm as the sun on his face, followed by Gohan and Goten who were also excited and jumping around.

"You still remember to come back!" Chi-Chi pretended to be angry and put her hands on her hips, but the smile that could not be suppressed on her mouth had already revealed her deep joy, "Go wash your hands quickly, the food is almost cold." Wukong threw down the Senzu Beans, ran over in two steps, picked up Chi-Chi, turned around happily, and said, "Thank you for your hard work, wife! I'm really good this time!" Chi-Chi was amused and giggled. She gently pounded his chest and scolded him, "You only know how to talk nonsense! No matter how good you are, you have to do farm work for me! Hey, how come you've grown taller too?" Wukong smiled and said, "It may be because of the potential developed on King Kai's planet."

At the dinner table, Goku devoured the food like a hungry wolf, mumbling about the fun of this adventure. When he talked about his battles with Vegeta and Lin Feng against powerful enemies, he deliberately exaggerated and gesticulated. The vivid description seemed to bring the battle scene to life in front of everyone, causing Gohan and Goten to listen to it in fascination. They would interject from time to time, their eyes full of admiration and respect for their father. While Chi-Chi was adding more food to them, she gently reminded them: "No matter how powerful you are, you can't always take risks. You should spend more time with your family." With his mouth full, Goku replied vaguely: "I know! I'll take you to fun places in the future!"

After dinner, Wukong competed with Gohan and Goten in the backyard. Wukong deliberately slowed down his movements so that his two sons could hit him a few times. Seeing his sons' increasingly skilled moves, Wukong laughed with satisfaction: "Not bad, Gohan and Goten! You will definitely be better than your father in the future!" Gohan and Goten were encouraged to fight harder, with a firm and blazing light in their eyes, as if they were burning with a desire for power. The afterglow of the setting sun was like a golden veil, sprinkling on the father and his two sons, outlining a warm and beautiful picture for them. The picture was like an eternal oil painting, full of family affection and hope. At this time, Chi-Chi came over with a plate of fruit and said with a smile: "Don't be too tired, the three of you, eat some fruit." Wukong and his two sons stopped what they were doing and sat on the grass together, enjoying this rare quiet time. The laughter and joy were like pleasant notes, echoing over Baozi Mountain.

A few days later, Yamcha and Pool rode their somersault clouds and came to Baozi Mountain like two light clouds. Yamcha shouted, "Wukong, we are here!" Wukong heard the voice and ran out of the house, laughing and said, "Haha, you two guys, how come you have time to come?" Pool playfully turned a somersault in the air and said, "I missed you, and I want to see if you have changed since you came back from King Kai's planet."

Everyone gathered in the yard, and Goku began to share his adventures with great interest. Yamcha said enviously: "Goku, you have gained a lot on this trip. I must find a place to practice well." Poole nodded vigorously: "That's right, maybe I can become even more powerful." Gohan and Goten asked Yamcha curiously: "Uncle Yamcha, do you have any powerful tricks?" Yamcha gestured enthusiastically: "Of course, look at my wolf-fang wind fist!" As he said this, he took a stance, and his funny appearance made everyone laugh. Just as everyone was laughing, Goku accidentally looked up and saw a strange dark cloud slowly gathering in the sky. The dark cloud seemed to carry a mysterious and oppressive atmosphere. He couldn't help but feel nervous, but he didn't want to ruin the happy atmosphere at the moment, so he temporarily suppressed his doubts deep in his heart.

Vegeta: Pride and Tenderness in Capsule Corporation

Bulma saw Vegeta from afar, and immediately put down the new capsule she was concentrating on researching, and ran to meet him. Trunks also followed behind his mother, shouting excitedly: "Dad! Dad!" Vegeta still looked aloof, just nodded slightly, as a response to their enthusiasm.

Bulma looked him up and down, frowning: "How did you get hurt again? Does it hurt?" She was about to drag him to the medical room. Vegeta shook her hand away awkwardly, his ears slightly red: "Don't make a fuss, this is nothing." But when Bulma turned around to leave, he followed reluctantly, his arrogant look made people laugh.

In the medical room, Bulma carefully treated his wounds, muttering to herself, "You fight so hard every time, can't you be more careful?" Vegeta turned his head away and muttered softly, "How can you become stronger without fighting hard..." Hearing this, Bulma paused and said gently, "In our hearts, you are already the strongest." Vegeta's body stiffened slightly, and a hint of discomfort flashed in his eyes, but he did not refute. At that moment, his heart seemed to be gently brushed by a warm current.

In the evening, the family sat in the living room to watch a movie. Trunks leaned in Vegeta's arms and fell into a sweet dream soon. Bulma looked at this warm scene and gently covered them with a blanket, her movements as gentle as the breeze blowing over the petals. Then, she leaned close to Vegeta and kissed him gently on the cheek. Vegeta's eyes widened instantly, his face suddenly reddened to his ears, and he looked around in a panic, complaining in a low voice: "Hey, why are you kissing me in front of so many people again?" Bulma smiled mischievously, leaned in his arms, and whispered: "Because I love you." Although Vegeta was still mumbling, the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously. That imperceptible smile, like the twinkling stars in the night sky, lit up the softest corner of his heart. The light and shadow of the movie flickered on their faces. At this moment, time seemed to stand still. This tranquility and warmth became the most precious and beautiful memory in Vegeta's heart.

However, Vegeta was still holding back. He thought that Goku might be secretly improving his strength again, and he must not let Kakarot widen the gap with him again. So, a few days later, when the family was still immersed in the rare atmosphere of reunion, Vegeta quietly got up and prepared to go to the gravity room for training.

Bulma noticed Vegeta's actions and said helplessly: "Didn't we agree to relax these few days? Why are you going to practice again?" Vegeta didn't even look back, and walked towards the gravity room firmly, saying: "Huh, I can't let my guard down. Kakarot must be busy too." Bulma looked at his back and sighed softly, knowing that she couldn't persuade this guy who was obsessed with practice, but her eyes were full of understanding and love. That look was like warm sunshine, illuminating Vegeta's way forward.

Just as Vegeta was about to enter the gravity chamber, Piccolo suddenly appeared like a ghost. Piccolo looked at Vegeta and said, "I knew you couldn't sit still." Vegeta snorted, "Why? Aren't you here to practice as well?" Piccolo crossed his arms and said calmly, "I came to see what progress you've made since returning from King Kai."

The two walked into the gravity room, and instantly, a strong aura filled the air. They began to spar with each other, Vegeta used the new moves he developed on King Kai's planet, the moves were as fierce as a storm, and Piccolo also responded with all his strength, every move and every style was full of power and wisdom. In the gravity room, energy fluctuations overflowed, rolling like surging waves, and the figures of the two flashed quickly, dazzling people. After a competition, Piccolo nodded slightly: "It seems that you have indeed made progress." Vegeta looked proud: "Of course, Kakaro especially wants to surpass me easily."

After finishing the sparring, the two walked out of the gravity room. Bulma brought drinks and said with concern: "Don't be too tired, both of you." Vegeta and Piccolo took the drinks and took a few sips. Piccolo looked at Vegeta's family and smiled: "This peaceful life is not bad." Vegeta looked at Trunks and Bulma, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly: "Huh, it's not bad."

Since then, Piccolo not only often came to practice with Vegeta, but also took the initiative to take care of the children. Bulma was often too busy with the affairs of the Capsule Corporation to take care of her. Piccolo volunteered to pick up Xiaofang from school every day.

In the early morning, the sunlight was like golden threads, sprinkling on the city streets. Piccolo walked in front with an upright figure, and Xiaofang followed him hopping and chattering about interesting things in school. "Uncle Piccolo, today we are going to learn a new painting class. I want to draw a picture of all of us." Xiaofang said with her innocent and cute little face. Piccolo looked down at her. Although his expression was still serious, there was a hint of subtle gentleness in his eyes: "Well, study hard."

When they arrived at the school gate, Xiaofang waved with a smile: "Uncle Piccolo, see you in the afternoon!" Piccolo nodded and watched her walk into the campus with a hint of concern in his eyes. He did not turn around and leave until her figure disappeared in the campus.

When school was over in the afternoon, Bick appeared at the school gate on time again. Xiaofang saw him from a distance and ran over to hold Bick's hand: "Uncle Bick, the teacher praised my good painting today!" Bick's mouth corners slightly raised: "Well, keep working hard."

After returning home, Xiaofang took out the painting to show Vegeta and Bulma. The painting showed Vegeta, Bulma, Trunks, herself, and Piccolo. Vegeta looked at the painting. Although he didn't say anything, his eyes showed a trace of relief. That relief was like the warm sun in winter, warming Xiaofang's heart. Bulma smiled and said, "It's a great painting, Xiaofang. Piccolo is also a competent babysitter!" Piccolo turned his head away uncomfortably when he heard this: "Huh, it's just a matter of convenience." But everyone knows that Piccolo has unknowingly integrated into this family and has become an indispensable member. However, on the way to pick up Xiaofang, Piccolo always felt that there was a pair of eyes secretly watching them, but every time he looked back, he found nothing. This made him feel a little worried, as if an unknown crisis was quietly lurking in the darkness.

This short period of rest and recuperation allowed the three warriors to regain strength in the warmth of their families and the gathering of their friends, which was like a constant stream of fresh water injected into their hearts and accumulated courage for the upcoming new adventure. They knew that no matter what was waiting for them in the universe, their family and friends would always be their strongest backing, like towering mountains, protecting them from wind and rain. And this warmth and friendship, like the bright stars, would accompany them through the sea of ​​stars and bravely meet unknown challenges. But at the same time, the uneasy premonition that quietly descended, like a haze, loomed in their hearts, as if foreshadowing that the calm was about to be broken, a new storm was quietly brewing in the darkness, and they were about to embark on a challenging journey again.